Disney Veterans and Guide Books

[BeckWhy]

Do you guys still buy the guide books?

 

[swidman]

I do. It's still good to have up to date information about new attractions and strategies. I like to buy the Unofficial Guide and the Birnbaum books. Plus, the ratings are updated in the Unofficial Guide from year to year so you can see if service has become better or worse at various resorts, restaurants and attractions.

It's also fun to read the comments by others in the books.

 

[capnho]

I buy the Unofficial Guide about every other year. It doesn't seem like enough changes to buy one every year.

 

[LegoMom3]

I'm actually acquiring quite a collection! LOL!! I do find them very informative and helpful in planning our trips, but I also just love to read about The World! Birnbaum's "Official" guide is chock full of little tidbits that I find fascinating - like the decor of the shops on Main Street, the names on the train engines, hidden details on certain rides... All that makes the preparation so much more fun! I also like The Unofficial Guide for its candid approach (no one from Disney is paying them to write anything!) and the reader comments/suggestions, plus the ratings they give on everything from resorts to rides to food.
Can't go wrong with a good guidebook!

 

[FromVatoDisney]

Does anyone know if the *updated* version of the 2005 UG is out yet? Or when it will be?

TIA!!

 

[cheerdancer11]

I recently bought the unofficial guidebook 2005, its awesome! I had a gift card to barnes and noble and it was a great deal of info for the price.

 

[goofy4tink]

According to Len Testa, the new/updated version of the 2005 UG is due out the end of this month!! I am soooo glad I put off getting mine for this year. Finally procrastination worked! Dd just got the Birnbaum for Kids for 2005 at her school book fair. She has to have a new one for each and every trip.

 

[NMAmy]

Absolutely. I can't get enough of Disney planning. Plus, it helps if we're trying to decide on new restaurants, etc. I can pull out the book and make DH and DD figure out what they'd like to try.

 

[Disney Fool]

Nah, been there 41 times. I should write a guide book!

 

[MinnieM3]

I do! I think it's one of the most ridiculous things I do, but I just love 'em! Addiction has its price! It's about $16 at Barnes and Nobles

 

[debbiedoo]

Nah, been there 41 times. I should write a guide book!

I think some of us should write a book!! I lost count but know it is over 40

 

[cheerdancer11]

debbie doo, your tinkerbell picture is sooo cool! where did you get that???

 

[MNmom]

I get all my info HERE...why would I need a book